CBT Therapy in Sarasota, FL
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven and practical approach for addressing a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. By guiding clients to better understand and reshape their thoughts and behaviors, CBT empowers individuals to make meaningful changes that improve daily well-being and overall quality of life. With 1906 CBT-trained therapists in Sarasota, FL, you can access structured, goal-oriented support tailored to your needs, helping you build resilience and achieve personal growth. Each Grow Therapy-verified CBT therapist listed below is welcoming new clients, with appointments available in the coming weeks.
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Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Women's Issues
+10
Hi, I’m Dr. Kristen Montiel. If you’re here, chances are something in your relationship, or within yourself, feels harder than it should.
You might be:
-Overthinking, anxious, or needing reassurance in relationships
- Feeling disconnected from your partner, even when things seem to be going okay
-Trying to repair after a betrayal or affair and unsure how to move forward
- You are a high-achieving, self-aware person who’s frustrated that insight hasn’t led to change yet
I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals and couples, including those navigating affair recovery, parenthood, anxiety, and relationship disconnection. I know searching for a therapist can be a daunting process but I'm so glad you're here!
With over 15 years of experience and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I help clients understand the deeper patterns driving their experiences and how to actually change them. My goal is to help you feel more secure, connected, and confident in your relationships and in yourself.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Grief
+5
Hi! I'm Wen. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I help adults who are struggling to deal with everyday stressors and burnout. I empathetically listen to what you have to share and want to fully understand your situation before working collaboratively on solutions. I consider myself a direct person and try to break down the concepts that I teach into easily understood ideas.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Starting therapy can feel empowering, confusing, or even intimidating—and it’s worth taking a moment to recognize the courage it takes to take this first step toward caring for your mental health. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where you can explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-care, and more. My goal is to help you strengthen communication and boundaries with yourself and others so that you can improve your quality of life and move toward the future you envision. Therapy is not just about overcoming obstacles—it’s also about personal growth. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and identify strategies to help you move toward them, whether that means change over the next month, six months, or a year. You’ll leave our sessions with practical insights and “next steps” you can put into action right away. I believe life’s purpose isn’t simply to be happy, but to find meaning—and within that meaning, joy emerges. While the journey isn’t always easy, it can be transformative. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Professional, Internationally Certified Drug Counselor, and Behavior Analyst. I take a strength-based approach, helping you use your unique abilities to address challenges. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to empower you in creating lasting change. Most importantly, I bring a relaxed, compassionate, and trustworthy presence, fostering a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and supported.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
+6
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and develop tools for lasting change. The goal is to allow clients to be the driver to their care.
VirtualAvailable
Often rebooked
Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Child or Adolescent
Mood Disorders
Spirituality
+13
Hi I'm Sisi:
Thank you for reaching out! My top priority is to ALWAYS ensure your well-being as well as providing you with the necessary skills and tools to help you achieve your goals. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and integrative meaning that your needs come first and that you are an equal partner in the planning of your care. Along with traditional talk therapy, I also like to incorporate holistic and medical remedies to ensure your treatment is tailored to you and your needs. My specialities include but not limited depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, substance abuse, and family issues. It would be my honor to join you on your journey to healing.
VirtualOffers in-person in Sarasota, FLAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+10
Hi there, welcome to my practice. I invite you to journey with me in the collaborative process of becoming the best version of yourself. Together we can explore and identify your goals for therapy. We will use a holistic approach using our body, mind, and spirit in a safe and compassionate space to grow and get back to peace and balance. I use an integrative approach which draws on several therapeutic orientations. I take the entire person, community, family, socio-economic and cultural aspects that all have an influence on your life circumstances. I then work with you to identify your strengths and build confidence to take on the challenge of change. I have enjoyed 38 years of clinical practice in a variety of settings, and a wide spectrum of ages and cultures. I truly enjoy people and I am certain that I can find a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs. Seeking therapy can be scary at first but you are courageous. Whatever your unique situation may be, I look forward to working with you to work on your goals.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
+8
Life can be hard, and I know that not only from my professional experience, but from my own personal journey. I’ve been working in the mental health field for over six years, but my perspective as a therapist has also been shaped by growing up in a multicultural family, with a Mexican mother and British father, experiencing poverty, becoming the first in my family to attend college, and having the opportunity to experience many different cultures and parts of the world. Those experiences have taught me that no matter how much or how little we have, we are all human. There are no perfect parents, perfect relationships, or perfect people—we’re all imperfect people trying to make sense of life, navigate challenges, and become better versions of ourselves.
Available
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
+10
I graduated with a Masters Degree from Argosy University, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I'm a certified facilitator of the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, have been a consultant for a local movie "Choices & Chances" and I have been a workshop presenter at the State of Florida FADAA conference on suicide postvention. In additional to my life experiences, I bring over 10 years of providing therapy to individuals who are struggling - no matter what their age.
Available
Intelligent
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Women's Issues
+10
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. I have experience working with adults facing many different life challenges across the life span, and I specialize in anxiety, women’s issues, family conflict, and depression. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strength-based. I partner with you to identify what your strengths are, and how we can use those assets to tackle the current challenges you are facing. Something is concerning you right now, and I am here to partner with you to work through this!
Available
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello, my name is Virginia Gibala. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have been practicing for over twenty years. I have had the honor to help children, adolescents, adults, and older adults create a healthier life and environment for themselves and their love ones. I have over five years of experience seeing client through telehealth.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Open-minded
Specialties
Family Conflict
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
+12
Hi, my name is Susan and I'm a licensed mental health counselor. I have enjoyed 28 years of experience supporting individuals in their journey to well being and fulfillment. I was down to being a counselor after experiencing the benefits first hand. I am warm friendly
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
Specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+10
About me
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 26 years of professional experience, as well as a Qualified Supervisor for new interns.
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, and East Brunswick, NJ, until age 23, I moved to Pembroke Pines, Jupiter, and now reside in Sarasota, FL.
I have personally conquered Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Major Depression, Anxiety, OCD, CPTSD, Addictions of Gambling, Sex, Cars, and Weed, Codependency, Divorce, Custody, and Parenting Issues.
I have the ability to mend relationships, as I have brought my relationship with my wife from shambles to diamonds, and our "ship" is still moving North in the direction we both want, despite our differences and disagreements along the way. There is no more all-or-nothing thinking or engagement in back-and-forth arguments or break-ups; instead, there is peace, love, cooling off, and acceptance of our different attachment styles, love languages, personalities, and brain designs.
I am 6 years and 9 months sober from marijuana (December 30, 2019), and sober from the addictions of gambling, sex, and buying expensive cars beyond my means.
I firmly believe we learn something new or reinforce a life lesson every day.
Personal and Professional Growth equates to extra Health, Happiness, and Longevity.
I have 9-year-old fraternal twin boys, 2 stepchildren, ages 25 and 26, two cats and two dogs, a wife, and a mother-in-law.
VirtualAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Self Esteem
+10
Being the one who holds everything together can be exhausting, especially when your own needs go unnoticed. Perhaps you hold yourself to impossible standards, constantly questioning whether you've done enough. Maybe you're easily irritated, quick to anger, or carrying resentment you don't fully understand. You might avoid conflict, struggle to say no, or feel responsible for keeping everyone else happy. Or perhaps your struggles are quieter, showing up as harsh self-criticism, shame, or a persistent feeling that you're somehow not good enough.
My practice focuses on supporting women navigating these experiences and the emotional exhaustion, relationship difficulties, and disconnection from self that may accompany them.
Sometimes, understanding how we feel today involves exploring the experiences and relationships that have shaped us. Difficult childhood experiences, emotional neglect, abuse, painful relationships, and ongoing stress can influence how we view ourselves, manage emotions, and connect with others.
Through a compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach, we can explore the patterns that may be contributing to your struggles while developing healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.
Together, we can work toward strengthening emotional awareness, establishing boundaries, building self-trust, and cultivating a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
You deserve more than simply getting through each day. Therapy can be a space to begin moving beyond survival toward a life where you feel more grounded, connected, and able to thrive.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+5
Life presents many challenges and sometimes those challenges require that we have assistance along the way. I partner with my clients on their journey toward wellness; in mind, body, and spirit. I provide compassionate care in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, grief group support, and stress-related problems. My practice welcomes first responders; people of all backgrounds; and those seeking a professional environment in which they can work toward healing and wellness.
Offers in-person in Rockledge, FL - Accepting clients in FLAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+3
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals. I strive to create a comfortable, judgment-free space where we can explore challenges, gain new perspectives, and develop practical tools for lasting personal growth.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida dedicated to helping individuals improve their emotional well-being and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client's unique needs. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Codependency
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi, I'm Elizabeth Guinea, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 19 years of experience working with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Over the years, I've worked with people from many different worlds, facing different expectations and pressures. Beneath those differences, familiar patterns often emerge: beliefs, habits, and ways of relating that once served a purpose but now keeps you repeating the same problem, and situations.
I focus on changing the pattern underneath the symptoms. One of my strengths is recognizing those patterns quickly and helping you do something about them.
Together, we'll connect insight with practical changes that fit your life. My goal is simple: for you to leave each session better than when you walked in -with greater clarity, a useful skill, or a concrete next step. I offer in-person sessions in Tampa and online therapy throughout Florida.
Offers in-person in Tampa, FL - Accepting clients in FLAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
+6
Hi, my name is Robinson Perez-Pacheco, or "Rob" for short, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I have been providing psychotherapy for six years and specialize in providing counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma and lifestyle changes. My experience includes working with a wide range of interpersonal challenges, family and relationship dynamics, LGBTQIA+ lifestyle, and adjustment disorders. I use a therapeutic style that is collaborative as I value a collaborative therapeutic relationship, to help accomplish your goals! Whether that is discussing future career opportunities, learning new skills, to processing past difficult emotions--- I provide warmth and understanding as many of life's experiences are unique in their own way! No matter what brings you to therapy, I strive to create a safe and understanding space where you feel empowered, understood and ready for growth!
Available
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Men's Issues
+10
Hello, I'm Alex Cirilo, LCSW. I have nearly 10 years of experience working in the mental health field, providing compassionate care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing challenges such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
As an EMDR-certified therapist, I specialize in helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. My approach is collaborative and personalized, incorporating a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet each client's unique needs. Together, we will identify meaningful, achievable short- and long-term goals and work toward creating lasting, positive change.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Burnout
Self Esteem
+4
Hi! I am Sharna-Kay, a mental health therapist and coach with a graduate degree from Barry University. I have over five years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. My work is rooted in compassion, presence, and understanding the whole person—mind, body, and life experience. I create a supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward healing, balance, and meaningful growth.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
+10
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and couples work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and everyday life challenges. My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with supportive, honest conversations and practical strategies. I want clients to feel comfortable being themselves, talking openly, and knowing they won't be judged. Together, we'll identify unhelpful patterns, explore different perspectives, and work toward meaningful changes.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Burnout
Life Transitions
+10
I'm Simone Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, self esteem issues and life transitions. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative: we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, recognize your strengths, and find practical ways to move toward your goals. I draw from CBT and Narrative Therapy to help you navigate challenges, understand yourself more fully, and make changes that matter to you. My goal is to support you in creating a life that is authentically yours.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Grief
+10
Hi, I’m Barbara Carrillo, a bilingual licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Supportive Reflections, LLC. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, client-centered, and empowering, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to support you in healing and gaining insight at your own pace.
VirtualAvailable
New to Grow
Open-minded
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+4
Feeling anxious, stuck, or far from yourself and the people you love? You don't have to figure it out alone. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps women, couples, and older adults work through anxiety, depression, women's issues, and the big life transitions that shake everything loose.
Divorce, a career change, an empty nest, a move: change can leave you feeling like you've lost your footing. Through my clinical work, I've sat with people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. I've also rebuilt my own life after moving from New York to Florida, so I know what it takes to stay steady when everything changes.
I use evidence-based approaches and work with you collaboratively, shaping every session around your life and your goals. I also offer a gentle, paced approach to past and present trauma, so you never have to go faster than feels right. Together, we'll build strategies that truly fit you, so the change you make is real and it lasts.
Wherever you are right now, healing is possible. Let's help you find your footing, rise with confidence, and build a life that feels like yours again, with someone fully in your corner.
Available
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
+8
Hello! I’m a Florida-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school-based settings. These experiences have taught me that no two people or stories are alike. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself as you navigate stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
I see therapy as a partnership built on trust, genuine connection, and empathy. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to tailor the experience to your unique needs, while meeting you where you are and working together to understand what matters most to you.
VirtualAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Parenting
Self Esteem
+4
I strive to create a warm, supportive space where children, teens, adults, and families can feel safe exploring challenges, gaining insight, and moving toward meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who works with individuals and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, behavioral difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, and solution-focused strategies while also honoring the powerful connection between the mind and body. I believe healing happens when we consider the whole person—thoughts, emotions, relationships, and physical well-being.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Meet Julie Mahoney, LPC, LMHC
A Secure Base, LLC was founded on a simple belief: real change happens through connection first, skills second.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families.
My work spans outpatient, inpatient, school, in-home, and family-law settings, and I bring a warm, direct, and practical, goal-oriented approach to every session.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, big emotions, parent-child conflict, or a difficult family transition, I'll help you build real understanding — and real tools — for lasting change.
Available
Empowering
Holistic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Women's Issues
+9
Hi, and welcome. I’m really glad you’re here.
Taking the first step toward healing isn’t always easy, and the fact that you’re exploring support says a lot about your strength. Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and sometimes those challenges make even the day‑to‑day feel overwhelming.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor in the state of Florida. Since 2014, I’ve worked as a medical social worker in transplant, dialysis, and with individuals managing complex chronic and behavioral health needs. These experiences have taught me the importance of meeting people exactly where they are and honoring their lived experience.
If you’re looking for a provider who will work with you to clarify your goals and create meaningful change, I invite you to schedule an initial consultation.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
If you keep getting stuck in the same worries, the same arguments, or the same low mood, you don't have to keep carrying it alone. Maybe anxiety is holding you back at work. Maybe tension at home keeps flaring up, or a big change like a shifting relationship, caregiving, retirement, or a loss has thrown you off balance.
I'm Carla Leslie, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 10 years of experience helping teens, adults, older adults, and families with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I offer virtual therapy anywhere in Florida, so you can meet with me from home.
My style is straightforward and collaborative. Together, we'll find the patterns that keep you stuck. We'll build practical skills for handling hard emotions and communicating more clearly, and we'll work toward changes that fit your life and goals.
When you're ready, book a first session and we'll start there.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Grief
Life Transitions
I'm Dr. Chelsea Hall, a licensed therapist offering compassionate online therapy for kids, teens, adults, and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, life stress, and major transitions. My goal is to create a warm, safe, and confidential space where you feel truly heard, seen, valued, and understood. Together, we will work collaboratively to build resilience, heal from the past, and move toward meaningful personal growth.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+10
Welcome to the start of a new chapter in your life; Having the vulnerability to begin this journey is a huge step in the right direction, and I am proud of you!
While working together, my approach will be warm and collaborative. I believe YOU are the expert on your own life, and in our work together, I’ll provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you tap into your inner strength and build a toolkit for lasting change.
VirtualAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Attachment Issues
Self Esteem
Suicidal Ideation
+10
I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, understood, and accepted. Whether you are navigating emotional challenges, relationship or family conflict, questions surrounding gender identity or sexuality, attachment and codependency concerns, or the effects of trauma, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment.
As a therapist, I bring compassion, curiosity, authenticity, and an affirming approach to the therapeutic relationship. I believe therapy should be collaborative and individualized, recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. I strive to meet you where you are, help you understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and empower you with tools to navigate emotions, establish healthy boundaries, and build more fulfilling relationships.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and diverse relationship structures navigating unhealthy or abusive relationship dynamics, attachment wounds, codependency, and unresolved trauma. I am particularly passionate about helping clients break unhealthy patterns, rebuild self-confidence, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I also provide sex-positive, affirming care to sexually and relationally diverse populations, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships, as well as individuals and relationships involved in kink, BDSM, and consensual power exchange (CPE).
My therapy space welcomes individuals, relationships, and families of all backgrounds, identities, sexual orientations, races, and cultures. You don't have to have everything figured out to begin. My hope is to help you heal from past hurts, navigate present challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and create a life that feels authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
Available
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
+10
I'm Dr. Maude Guilmette, a clinical, sports, and business psychologist and the founder of FloState Psychology. I work with people navigating the hard parts of everyday life — stress, burnout, self-doubt, the moments when your mind feels like it's working against you — as well as athletes and professionals performing under pressure. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in neuroscience: understanding what's happening in your brain and body, and building small, steady tools that actually help on a hard day.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm glad you're here. I specialize in supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigating PTSD, combat stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. I create a steady, judgment-free space where you can be fully yourself, and I'd love to help you take the next step.
Available
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m Mysha, a licensed therapist, and I believe therapy should be a place where you can speak honestly without feeling like you have to have everything figured out. You may be used to showing up for everyone else, questioning yourself, or finding yourself in patterns you want to understand and change. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while building confidence in your ability to express your needs, set boundaries, and make meaningful changes.
Available
Specialties
Military/Veterans
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+15
I completed my Masters in 2005, while also starting my journey in the field in 2004. I spent a year working in Opiate addiction but my true passion was children and families. I moved on to intensive services, working with underserved children and their families in rural areas, from 2005-2007. After leaving that position, I moved onto a company doing similar work. where I continued to work with children, families and adults that were underserved for 5 more years. I provided therapy in homes, schools and the office setting. I began to focus in on Trauma work as well as anxiety disorders to include OCD and all other anxiety disorders. After spending nearly 10 years in the field, I decided to get my license in the state of Florida (LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and move into a management role where I worked for the past 13 years while also maintaining private clients. I supervise therapists, working to become licensed, so I spend a lot of time consulting on cases of all kinds. In this time I was also trained in various forms of trauma based cognitive behavioral approaches as well as EMDR (still learning however).
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
+9
I provide a comfortable, non-judgmental, and multicultural lens to tackle each issue in a safe and healthy way.
I operate from a Person-Centered Lens, which means the client is the expert in their own life; therefore, I collaborate with you to find the best possible approach.
I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and the LGBT Community. I also focus on treating ADHD, Anxiety, BPD, Trauma, and General Life Stressors.
Available
Often rebooked
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
+8
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am a former school counselor who spent over 20 years helping students and their families work corporately to identify and manage feelings and behaviors that impacted daily functioning. I graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in teaching and completed my graduate work in counseling at Florida International University and Barry University. My passion for being in this field comes from believing that every individual should have a safe space to work through life challenges while feeling supported.
Offers in-person in Weston, FL - Accepting clients in FLAvailable
Often rebooked
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Women's Issues
+5
Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling in the state of Florida. I have been licensed for 11 years and have worked with all ages and all ranges of mental health concerns. I am a solutions-focused therapist who focuses on building strengths and incorporating humor into therapy. My goal is to help clients work through roadblocks and find joy in their lives.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+6
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Reiki II practitioner. I believe that somewhere underneath the anxiety, the self-doubt, and the patterns that keep repeating, there is a version of you that already knows the way. My job isn't to fix you. It's to create a space steady enough that you can actually hear yourself. Together we get curious about the thoughts that won't quiet down, the emotions that feel bigger than the moment, the behaviors that keep showing up even when you don't want them to, and what all of it is actually trying to tell you. I utilize a holistic approach, bringing tools into our work that help you understand what's happening in your mind and body when you're overwhelmed, so you can actually do something about it instead of just surviving it. But more than any method or modality, I show up as a real person walking alongside you, trusting that you are the expert on your own life. If you're ready to listen to that wiser part of yourself and create meaningful change, I'd be honored to walk with you.
VirtualAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello, and welcome! I'm a licensed mental health counselor and support adult clients resolve longstanding internal and external relationship conflicts, navigate traumas, and align your values and life goals. I listen deeply and support you unconditionally to try on strong, evidence-based skills and strategies to aid you in identifying your best choices aligned with new awareness of what you want most in life.
Offers in-person in Tampa, FL - Accepting clients in FLAvailable
Intelligent
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
+10
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LMHC) and Educator in Florida. I have a counseling and mind-body healing practice in Miami and work for the Miami-Dade County Public School system as a School Counselor. I have mostly been working with and serving Miami-Dade youth and Miami-Dade educators over the last 20 years, helping them overcome self-doubt and anxious tendencies that keep them from self-awareness and connecting with their most peaceful, loving, and best versions of themselves.
VirtualAvailable
Often rebooked
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Spirituality
+10
Are you experiencing frustration, confusion or turmoil in your life? Even to the point where you see no sense of direction while trying to navigate through life? At times, this can be overwhelming for individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, including other mental health disorders. Hi! My name is Stephaney and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with almost a decade of experience in treating adults and adolescents for various mental health challenges and co-occurring diagnoses.
I was inspired to become a therapist by my unique experience migrating to the United States at the age of 13 and attending middle school which was very challenging for me. Culture shock became my reality and one that would eventually lead me to “Severe anxiety.” Even with a very strong family support system, I felt alone and trapped by my own inner fears and self-defeating thoughts. Constant worry and fear of being bullied by my peers became my everyday experience.
Through all these obstacles, I was able to process my feelings and experiences with my faith in Jesus Christ, supportive family, and a few good friends. To this extent, I have come to recognize the benefits of a strong support system and the need for social and relational connection.
As a mental health counselor, I’m privileged to be a part of that support system for many people. I work with my clients to connect the dots between their thoughts, emotions, and actions, all while providing sound strategies to promote healthier thought processes. I believe that every human being deserves a chance to be heard and understood, and therapy has taught me that as human beings, we are more alike than different. So as your therapist, I’m excited to be a listening ear for you and help guide you toward your goals.
VirtualAvailable
Often rebooked
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
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Life can be challenging! Whether you are struggling with stress and worry, trying to break free from toxic relationships or habits, or just looking to nurture and care for yourself, let’s take on this journey together! I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working in various settings with various populations, including those struggling with severe and persistent mental health issues. My vast experience has created a solid foundation in helping individuals with the unique struggles they may face.
I utilize a strength based approach while integrating various modalities to individualize care as not one story is the same. My extensive experience working with interdisciplinary teams has also expanded my knowledge and familiarity with various resources and interventions that can also support the therapeutic process.
By utilizing a warm and compassionate yet direct approach, my hope is to empower and guide you in finding the key to unlock the passage to freedom within your own mind. I am confident that with the power of our therapeutic relationship, trust, and vulnerability, we can get there together.
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Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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Hi, I’m Jerica, a licensed mental health counselor who offers therapy as a place to exhale, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. I help clients navigate identity shifts, trauma, burnout, life transitions, LGBTQ+ exploration, and religious deconstruction. I also support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, or general overwhelm. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space that honors your full humanity, not just your symptoms or circumstances. Whether you're processing deep emotional wounds or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, I'll meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
VirtualAvailable
New to Grow
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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My name is Neska Garcia, I am a licensed mental health counselor in the states of NY and FLA. I have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years and have diverse background working with all ages, couples and families. I like to provide support and knowledge utilizing extensive experience in trauma focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and many more modalities.
Available
Solution oriented
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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As a dedicated mental health professional with a background as a first responder, I understand the profound impact trauma and addiction can have on individuals. I specialize in helping those facing trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and grief by employing evidence-based therapies tailored to every client’s unique needs. I have spent my life working with high-intensity populations and have had the privilege of creating supportive environments, fostering resilience, and helping people achieve lasting recovery. Together, we can navigate your path to healing.
VirtualOffers in-person in Cocoa Beach, FL - Accepting clients in FLAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
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Hi, I'm Erika!
If you're reading this, congrats on taking your first step toward change by seeking a therapist. How exciting! And also maybe nerve-racking, as anything new can be. I can't promise to have all the answers, but I can serve as your guide as we tackle obstacles together and build upon your strengths. I look forward to meeting you!
**Some additional time slots not listed on calendar may be available upon request**
Experience: While working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have worked with very diverse populations of adults and adolescents, addressing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, terminal illness, disabilities, complex family dynamics, suicidal ideation, and more.
VirtualAvailable
Often rebooked
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! My name is Kathryn and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I graduated from Troy University with my degree in clinical mental health counseling. My aim is to listen closely to what brings you to therapy, provide a safe and supportive space to explore personal challenges, and adapt our work together to suit your needs and goals.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
Women's Issues
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Hello, and welcome. I’m a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience supporting women through some of life’s most meaningful and challenging transitions. I specialize in pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive mental health, and reproductive grief, including infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive, creating a space where you can feel supported, understood, and cared for without judgment. Whether you are navigating anxiety, overwhelm, grief, identity changes, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, you do not have to go through it alone.
I offer convenient telehealth sessions throughout California to help make support more accessible and comfortable for you. Please feel free to view my calendar for current availability — I look forward to connecting with you.
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Frequently asked questions
Why filter by Florida rather than a city like Tampa?
Why filter by Florida rather than a city like Tampa?
When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Florida. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Florida from Miami to Jacksonville! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Florida.
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Will my therapist take insurance?
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How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?
How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?
The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.
Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?
Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?
Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.
What happens during the first therapy session?
What happens during the first therapy session?
Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.